Hartman's Phlebotomy Tech Ch 8 - 9 Vocab| Questions with Correct Answers Verified by
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laboratory information system (LIS) computer system integrating every part of the
laboratory testing process, from orders through analysis and reports
accession number a number printed on all specimen labels and documents associated with a
particular requisition.
electrolyte a substance that affects the flow of nutrients and the removal of waste products
in the blood
panel in phlebotomy, a group of tests either with related analytes or related to a unifying
condition or organ
hemoconcentration a buildup of blood cells (solid components) relative the liquid
components of the blood.
hemolysis destruction of red blood cells
antecubital fossa the area inside the elbow
median cubital vein well-anchored vein in the middle of the antecubital fossa; first priority
site of venipunture
cephalic vein one of the veins present in the antecubital fossa; may be used for
venipuncture
median cephalic vein one of the veins present in the antecubital area
, hematoma injury caused by leaked blood beneath the skin
iatrogenic anemia caused by excessive removal of a patient's blood (e.g., by phlebotomy);
especially common in infants and patients in intensive care units
phobia a strong fear, usually inexplicable or illogical
lymphedema a condition caused by faulty lymphatic draining; a risk if phlebotomy is
performed on an arm on the same side as a previous mastectomy
arteriovenous (AV) fistula a connection between a vein and an artery
graft a place where a person's vein has been redirected to a surgically implanted vein
phlebitis inflammation of superficial veins
petechiae a condition in which small, flat red or purple dots appear on the skin as a result of
leaking capillaries
integrity having high quality and reliability
microclotting formation of small clots within a blood specimen
QNS (quantity not sufficient) laboratory marking ; indicates specimen that is too small to
allow ordered test to be performed
aerobic bottle in phlebotomy, a receptible for the portion of blood culture specimen to be
tested for oxygen-requiring microorganisms
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laboratory information system (LIS) computer system integrating every part of the
laboratory testing process, from orders through analysis and reports
accession number a number printed on all specimen labels and documents associated with a
particular requisition.
electrolyte a substance that affects the flow of nutrients and the removal of waste products
in the blood
panel in phlebotomy, a group of tests either with related analytes or related to a unifying
condition or organ
hemoconcentration a buildup of blood cells (solid components) relative the liquid
components of the blood.
hemolysis destruction of red blood cells
antecubital fossa the area inside the elbow
median cubital vein well-anchored vein in the middle of the antecubital fossa; first priority
site of venipunture
cephalic vein one of the veins present in the antecubital fossa; may be used for
venipuncture
median cephalic vein one of the veins present in the antecubital area
, hematoma injury caused by leaked blood beneath the skin
iatrogenic anemia caused by excessive removal of a patient's blood (e.g., by phlebotomy);
especially common in infants and patients in intensive care units
phobia a strong fear, usually inexplicable or illogical
lymphedema a condition caused by faulty lymphatic draining; a risk if phlebotomy is
performed on an arm on the same side as a previous mastectomy
arteriovenous (AV) fistula a connection between a vein and an artery
graft a place where a person's vein has been redirected to a surgically implanted vein
phlebitis inflammation of superficial veins
petechiae a condition in which small, flat red or purple dots appear on the skin as a result of
leaking capillaries
integrity having high quality and reliability
microclotting formation of small clots within a blood specimen
QNS (quantity not sufficient) laboratory marking ; indicates specimen that is too small to
allow ordered test to be performed
aerobic bottle in phlebotomy, a receptible for the portion of blood culture specimen to be
tested for oxygen-requiring microorganisms
